About The Newnan herald. (Newnan, Ga.) 1865-1887 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 29, 1885)
A 1 b Nkwhas Herald. NETKAN, GEORGIA. fl'USDtY. DECEMBER 29, !8K. [ Entered at the Poet Office at Aete- nan, Qa n ae eeeond-etae* matter. HAVE YOU PAID ? The date printed with your naroa , on the paper shows how you stand i • 5.S to payment. Tt serves as a re- [ / eeipt if you have paid, and is a mod- ’ est request for payment if you are in / arrears. For instance: If the figures f, read “1 July’84” you owe for the ■r. ' current year, ending with 1 July ’86. f If the figures read “1 July *85” then j '» . you have a receipt up to that time. V Subscriptions are always due in ad vance. Please watch your date. If you make payment arid the figures are not moved up accordingly within t two or three weeks, we will take it \ as a kindness if you notify us of that fact. OUK AUSSTS. For the convenience.ot our sub •cribers at a distance from New- / mu we publish the names of persons to whom subscriptions inay be paid. Our friends will please make such payments as may be due ' as soon as possible, as we need every rent of it Senoia—T. N. Vining. Thrin—V. B. Ingram. f Orantville—P. J sLjwjI. Pal m e tto—W.j/ ®V al t h a i I. Franklin—W. "tf ^ood. Enon Grove—E. O. Iteese. Carrollton—Dr. W. W. Fitts. iptf£ And, faith, imtnx , He’ll prent it. Sir. J. J. Pinson has moved to At lanta. Misa Florence \V illiams is vie iting friends in Turin. good Clock, warranted 12 months forsf2.00. \V. E. Avery <fc Co. Dr. Thomas J. Jones ' T> KSPF-CTFU LLY oilers his services IV to the peop'c in Newnan and vicini ty. Office on l>opot street, R. II. Barnes’ old .fewelrv office. Residence mi liopot street, third hnihlimt east of A-.V W. P. I. N. ORB & CO. lias just received a car load of Studebaker Wagons anil Buggies. You’ll do well to examine before making your selection. Cotton in Newnan to-day: good middling.8'. cts, middling8' 4 cts low'middling S ets, tinges l'i cts, stains 7*^cts. ii Arnall Bro’s & Co., will s 11 La dies Cloaks lower than anybody. They have a large lot on hand. 6 List of Letters Remaining in the Post-Office at Newnan,Ga., November 30, 1885. If not called for in four weeks, will be ) • sent to the dead letter offleq. A—Ned Andrews (col). B—Grimes Brown. _ D—1>: C. Daniel. G—Harvey Gable.’ It—M. P. Holland,George Hood, (col.) J—Tlids. Joyce. L—Miss Josie Long. M—FN Marlin (2), W. H._ Moy- I er. P—William Park. It—W N Bay. \V—J W Ware, Asa Whitaker, L M T Wiggins, Mrs. Rilla Wilson, J T Wortham, Miss Josie Wright. ^ J. R. McCollum, P. M. CLOTHING! CLOTHING!! to suit all at Arnall Bros & Co. New and cheap. > NOTICE TO DEBTORS! All parties indebted to ns, either by note or open account, will please cone forward and made settle ment at once, as we are compelled to close up all outstanding *ceount“, Ac. We desire to make these set tlements ourselves, as it would be to the advantage of those whh are indebted to us. So come promptly and save any extra cost. Respectfully,* Dec/7,1885. B. S. Askew A Co. s-t ,/F Money to Loan on Still "Better Terms. 1 am now prepared to negotiate loans for parties wishing to borrow mnnev on better terms than it can possibly be obtained from any oth er party or parties. Call at iny of fice over Askew’s Store, Newnan, Gil, before borrowing elsewhere. Dec. 5, 1885. 8-2m. Pa yson S. Wh atlf.y. MONEY TO LOAN. Money loaned on improved farms for 3 or 5 years. Borrower has priv- ilege at any time of paying up all or any part of loan, and interest will be allowed on all installments paid. Rates lower and terms easier than ever before offered in this section. Save money by borrow ing and buying supplies for cash. Call upon meat Lyndon’s drug store, or upon J. 8. Powell, attorney at law. ’ Howard M. Smith. 5-13 Mr. H. W. Dews came home from Griffin last week. Mr. Jack Bryant has returned from Bartow, Fla. Mr. C. N. Featherston, of Rome, is visiting his ‘j arents. Remember the hour for unveiling the monument to-day. Msj. J. P. Brewster went down to Griffin yesterday morning. Mr. A. L. Hoggins, of Carroll, gave us a call last week. Mr. Ben Orr’s Christmas gift from his wife was * little girl baby. Prof Win T. Freeman, of Fl.oyd county, is visiting his parents. Mr. G. W. Callaway, of West Point, Is clerking at Cuttino’s. Mr. R. T. Johnson came home from Amerieus Friday night. T. E. Fell A Co., will occupy the W. B Orr storeroom next week. Mr. B. F. Melson has moved to the Steagall place on Sitesvile street Br id. Arnold is at home from Auburn, Ala, to spend the holidays. Dr. T. J. Jones and family return e 1 hom- Wednesday from Hogans ville. Mi-s Lizzie Pinson is visiting Mis.-? Julia Robinson on Washington street. Milton clover came home from Aulairn Wednesday to spend the holidays. The masked party at Mr. J. G. Fuller’s Friday night was quite success. Mr. mid Mrs. M. visiting relatives county. B. Pinson are in Meriwether Mr. J. W. Clarke and his son Wi ley are at home from his plantation in Alabama. Prof. L, T. Moses has moved to Turin. His school opens there the 4th of January. Mrs. A. S. Jones, or Turin, is visiting the family of her brother, Prof. C. L. Moses. Mr. A. E. Calhoun, of Atlanta, was down looking after the good things of Christmas. W.E. Avery A Co., are moving to the old Bank building on the east side of Public Square. Mrs. Dr. T. D. Longino, of Pal metto, was visiting Mrs. B. T. Thompson la t week. Miss Lizzie Hill returned home Thursday from a prolonged visit to relatives in Atlanta. The young people had a pleasant sociable at the residence of Mr. A. B. Cates Christmas night. Mr. W. Y. Atkinson has taken possession of the. residence purchas ed from Mr. J. J. Pinson. Mr. W. H. Persons spent the Christmas with his mother and other relatives near Turin. Dr. C. D. Long, of Athens, came Wednesday to spend Christinas with his parents and friends. Miss Willie Elder returned from Atlanta Thursday accompanied by her cousin Miss Mamie \\ nod. _ Mr. D. P. Melson, of Joneslmm, came Over’Satur.lay to spend a few days with relatives and friends. Mr. P.W. Martin was in town one day last week. lie is now vis iting his mother near Greenvi le. Miss Annie Dent returned home from Jonesboro in time to <njoy Christmas under the parental r>>o Mr Walter Varne from Baitow, Fla., returned home yesterday after a visit to his sister at College Tem ple. Misses Connie Harts field and Mary Gibson are visiting Miss Ye- ta Hunter, in the Turin neighbor hood. Mrs. J. H. Lane came down from Atlanta Thurjlay to spend Christ mas with the family of Mr. J. E. Dent. Misses Reese and Alsahrwok, of Panther Creek District,, paid their respect* to the Herald one day last week. SEE HERE. 500 pairs Cuff buttons. 700 Collar buttons, and the biggest line of" all kinds of jewelry ever exhibited in Newnan. These goods we bought at less than manufacturers prices, and now they will be sold at a bar gain -to every rendei bf this notice. , . Merchants can save money by buy- ' > ing their stock from us. Very Respectfully, !> W.E. Avery. Most desirable room tor rent, room No. 1 over Stallings A Black 1 H. J. Sargent. There are so many new babies this Christmas that Santa ClauB had need of all the extra rattles his gripsack. Mr. Henry Arnall’s new twin babies were not forgotten Christ mas morning. One is a boy and the other is not. Misses Effie and Jimmie Lou Thompson came up from LaGrange last week to spend a few days with their parents. We hpd a pleasant call yesterday ] from Menst a J. J. Housewnrth aiid 1 A. M. Ward, of WMfeehurg neigh borhood. Mr. John of LaFayeite, Ala.,i is visiting his brothers, Messrs. R. • D. and Matt Cole. He is baits,-und hearty at the age of eighty-fonr. An elegant supper was given at j Mr. John Carpenter’s last Tuesday night in honor of Miss Holmes, of Rome, who is the guest of Mrs. J. T. Carpenter. Royal Daniel, Win of Rev T. M. Daniel, of Griffin. is visiting his grandparents in Newnan. We are sorry to learn that his father is quite sick. The editor hereby acknowledges the receipt of a nice poundcake from the Christmas tree at Alex. Stephens Academy. Many thanks to kind triends. The Largest and Most Elegant Stock in the Southern States. ChamjbKitlix, Johnson & Co. Importer* ami l>eu:crs ip DRY GOODS, MILLINERY, CASPETS. ' SHOES AND DRESS-M 1E JO. .In this Department we have t e LAKHKSTAnd Most EL KUANT LIVE o r Black a .! Colored s Iks ever shown by ns. New and elegant silver just re ceived by W. E. Avery & Co. The Gun Caps we sell at 5 cents are Waterproof and every one warranted to fire. 8-4 T. E. Fell A Co. All those indebted to Arnall Bro’s A Co, will please come forward and settle at once. As we purpose clos ing up thq business of our deceased partner, Mr. F. M. Arnall, all old business must be settled. Mr. J. G. Shannon was taken quite sick Tuesday night with something like congestive chill, but was up the next morning at tending to business. Attention is called to the notice of Hardaway & Hunter that they will sel 1 their entire stock of goods cheap for cash. Here is a good chance for bargains. An 8-day striking and alarm Clock far $5 00 warranted. W. E. Yvery A Co. 2 Wanted at once, six spinners H. J. Sargent, Treas.. 1 Willcoxon >.r*g Co. Arnall Bro’s A Co. have bought a large lot or sample shoes from, a Philadelphia manufactory and are offering them below New York cyst prices. Being made tor samples, they are better made than ordinary. Can fit all sizes and suit all styles. 6 Miss Nina Hornady, of Atlanta, was the guest of Miss Sailie Pinson Thursday night. She took the train for Senoia Friday morning, to spend the holidays with her parents. Medal*, Badges, Bangles, Ac, made to nrde: by W. E. Avery A Co. 2 Read the notice of Nitrnnons L - stitnte elsewhere in this paper. Mrs Nimmons is one of our best teachers and has always been well patron ized by those who know her ability. Silverware at wholesale and re tail by W. E. Avery A Co. 5 Dr. A. C. North tells of a goose which is about thirty-five years old: She can’t lay any more, but at certain seasons gathers bits of white china in her nest and sits on them. The best Writing Material and novelties at W. E. Avery A C'o’s. 2 The Meriwether V indicator comes out as large as the Herald and printed from new type on a new press. We congratulate Brother Reveil and hope his great army of delinquents will now pay up. We have as good facilities for supplying the trade in our line as any house in the South.. We have not as large a stock, but we guaran- ee prices. W. E. Avery A Co. 5 The Welcome Guest is the title of a nice little amateur paper publish ed at Gridin by Royal W. Daniel, grandson of Maj. 17. B. Wilkinson. It is very creditably gotten up for young a boy and indicates a bright fut re. Mrs. Mary Sullivan’s remains were brought down from Atlantan Tuesday afternoon accompanied by Messrs. J. T. Sullivan, C. J. Sul livan, Miss Sullivan and Mrs. Cor coran. Many friends awaited to receive the funeral party’ and es- cortthe remains from the depotto the cemetery. We tender condolence to the be reaved husband and mother. AVERY THE JEWELER. Moving this week to the old First National Bank Building, ll-l A good donble-ca-e siiv* lever Watch for fHMK!. A very A Co. • patent W. E. The marriage of Mi-s Fannie Thomas, of Atlanta, to Mr. C. S. Wynn is announced f *r '1 hursday 3 p.m. The expectant, bride is a sis ter of our iowns n in, Mr. L. P. Thomas Jr, and is well known in Newnan society. AVERY THE JEWELER. Moving this week to the old First National Bank Building. 11-1 Dr. H. M. Smith will remove this week to Palmetto, to engage in the practice of medicine. He is a young physician of fine talent and severs years experience. We bespeak for him the good yill of that commu nity. Mr. T. J. Hornsby was called to East Point, Dec. 20, on account of the death of his father, Mr. Thos. Hornsby, aged eighty years. The deceased had been in a low state of health for a long time and his death was not unexpected. SILKS! SILKS!! e LARGEST ni fkrod * Iks ever * VELVETS! VELVETS! yjg.. Never before in this country. was such Magnificent Iiispiav ^ in French "Novelties m>cned as we have, all the Shades and Styles that are now. WOOLENS! In <>ur DresS Goods Department we simply defy coin- petition. We have the Largest Stock, the Best Goods " - — - ^ and wiil guarantee prices as well as quality. . Misso:- and Children, wy have the most magnificent display ever opened in the South. -This Department rs our greatest Specialty. jffi^Fnll and complete Line iie Table Damasks with a eomplete Line of Towels, Napkins. Poy- lere. etc: Every weight, lied and White. Single Pieces or Full Suit for La lies. < o-nts. Miss* s. Hoys anil Children. Our Stock French. English and German Hose and 4-hose is"p - rfect, with the most Magnifi cent line in Gloves. HII | tunny ^ff“Our Milliner has just returned from Paris and is prepared with tie' Largest and Most Sty] llLLlrllilU. ish Stock in the South, to fill orders with promptness and in Elegant Style. ('IB PETS *iS“In Carpets we are always ahead and care nothing for competition. W e have received this tall IjflKI H', the Largest Imported Order ever shipped to Atlanta: Goods were made for ns in England and ties paid in Atlanta. 0 Mn Mattings- Oil Cloths. Shades. Lace Curtains, etc, we simply invite you to see Ui mense quantity and fine quality and low prices. v • _ In Shoes weThandP none hut the lie.-t: guarantee every pair; keep all sizes in Gents. Ladies. ."Misses, Boys and Children's; all widths as well as all lengths. ■" i In Press-Making, we have perfeet artists who will handle the tape and shears and will 1, revolutionize this country in t his New Departure of our business. named a few articles, inn : pace forbids even an idea of.the immensity and elegance of. our stock. Having just moved into our new store, which is the largest and, we think, the most elegant in the Son thorn States, we have spared -neither pains r.or expense in selecting quality and quantity in full keeping with this mammoth building, and buying in su<-h'large quantities we are able to (and we will) undersell any retail house in this country. With many thanks to our friends and patrons in and around Newnan, we are detcr- termined (which we can easily do with our greatly increased facilities) to sell lower titan ever and still stick to our old Motto, the Best is the Che:-.pest. Samples of Dress Goods sent on application. —AM BERLIN, JOHNSON du- tho IVHLH ATION*. ltcg. lar price • *f all. Bure ebb - 1 lied with tbe I Herald. 1 Herald. Woeklv Free i’» and ‘M.ood <’Ii er.‘* 4i50 | •* 4 * “ OtirCountrv Home/’ . ;;.oo 2 50 1 •• ** .** *• •• A nv t wo of the above . ; •Too 1. o 1 •*. '* *• 4 * ““Wide Awake.*' 5,10 l.’id 1 “ “ •* * foitstgc licar;h.“ ... | •l.oo •.*•’» 1 «* •* “ “ •• Iv’onnmv <*ook Book | •4.00 •* . •• ** •• *• 1. idles <•* uide to Fa in* v i * Work. 1 ::.oo 1 •J.VI •• - ’ Fn*c Pres* At las of I he 1 World. 1 :t.lo 1 .* •• ** •• •• }*a:r silverplated Napkin Kings.. * :t,oo “Agents for Butterick’s Patterns CHJ & CO. <ili A HS Whitehall Street and 1 to 15 Hunter Street. The ladies of the Baptist church made Mrs. Dr. Hall a Christmas present of a tine carpet and rug. ’ Dr. and Mrs. Hall were away from | home enjoying Mr. - R. I>. Cole’s \ COl’CM—HANDY. We earnestly urge our citizens to organize an immigration club at Sometime in Janu- M;trried,on Sabbath evening last, Mr. A. G. Couch and Miss Lula _ _ Handy, Rev. H.S. Reese officiating, j an early day birthdav dinner and upon their re- [The happy couple have the best [ary several hundred substantial turn the pleasant surprise awaited j *Ww of the Herald. j farmers from Ohio, and New N ork them. The ladies had tacked down j FOLK-SMITH. the carpet during their absence, j J. S. Powell, W. M; G. L. Johnson Mr. Jas. K. Polk, recently of Ala, married Miss Sailie Smith, daugh- Coweta Lodge No 60 F. A A. M. held an election Tuesday Right for „ , _ ... „ . ter of Mr. Bazel Smith, near Grant officers, which resulted as follows ’ „ ville, on the 24tli inst. He will re- S. W; W. Y. Atkinson, J. W; W. ,nam "> , A. Mitchell, Sec.; Y. H„Thompson, wl » ere he wa * br0U K ht U P T. ; C. H. Hyde, Sr D; T. B. Davis, Jr. D.; T. J. Barron. Tyler. A pub lic installation will be had to-night. [ will be in our state on a pros pective tour, with a view to locating in tne South. Other counties are alive to the advantage.- arising from such accessions to their popu lation and are making every effort this "county”"in The neigh- t0 l’ rofit ** the movement. The soil and climate and natural advantages of Coweta county are equai to any; but how are these thrifty, industri ous, sinewy tillers of ihe soil to know it unless we induce them to come jnd see ? Let us not sleep ovt r our opportunities; but do what we can to forward the industrial and material progress of our county. Organize! Organize! KXCKLSIOU. Mr. Spates Sims narrowly escaped a destructive, fire at his gin the oth er day. A match lighted in the cleaner on the second floor and in an instant the cotton in the gin was afire. A little boy rushed down stairs to the gin, opened it, and a solid sheet of flame burst out. For tunately, a few buckets of water extinguished the flames before they passed through the gin. A beautiful line of Silverware, French China, Watches, Clocks and Jewelry, Stationery, etc, at Avery’s. Before another issue of the Her ald the year 1-SS5 will be number ed with the dead past and the new 1.886 will be ushered in. Before wo cross the de iu line would it not he appropriate, to make firm re solves for the row year? Looking back over the follies of the past and condemning tiiem in ourhearts, let us set onr faces like flint towards higher and nobler thing-. Let onr motto he “Excelsior."’ ROUSE stolen. -Mr. Ratteree, who lives at East Point, lord a herse stolen from him on tfie night ot Dec. 21. Mar- NRW.VtN MAI.K SKMIXAKV. The next session of Newnan Male Seminary will open January 11 The prospects are better than ever for a full school. Prof. C. L. Moses will have Mr. A. C. Willcoxon and Mrs. C. L. Moses associated with him the ensuing year. This is the largest male school in the State outside the large cities, uhal Rabin son of this city, being no- there having been one hundred and Lifted, iiegan to look out for the forty-one matriculates during the lihief. A few days afterward, Jim j,., s t year. .Hines, a colored man living two Prof. Moses deserves much credit miles from Newnan, reported that „ r building up this institution, hav in'h act traded with another negro j ni r expended largely of his own flora young horse answering the do- means to erect a suitable house, ficription of the stolen animal,naying and he js only reaping the legiti- ben dollars for same- It was found mate fruits of his enterprise and ts* bo the stolen horse and was re- public spirit . The impression which turned to the owner; but th* thief is endeavoring to be made in cer has not vet heeu apprehended. l.ftOKIXO IURTHKBAXK. tain quarters that- Newnan is desti tute of good High School advan tages, is calculated to injure the Avery has a long mirror extend- business of one who has done much ing across the rear of his elegant for our educational advancement, j -*we:rv establishment, presenting hk doeth alTth»08 wri.l. , f he appearance of a window look-, here, has been solicited to ng into another room. One day Nono Auburn Hall is de: d. Her u '.I.,,*,, w “ ’recently, a gentleman walked in brief but beautiful life was as the nvith a cotton ticket in his nand visit of an angel to the family i nd inquired for the hank. The hearthstone. Her mission of cheer c lerk, who was busy, told him to and comfort, though too soon ended jo to the next door. Mi junder- j lias wrought its perfect work, s tanding directions, the man walk- Henceforth blessed is that memory 6 d up to the mirror, and seeing his in the stricken household. ■t>wn reflection in the glass presum ed it was the banker. In his impa- Rev. J. S. Thomas, the colored Presbyterian minister stationed len solicited to ti charge of a church in Atlanta. He came here highly recommended and we believe him to be a man whose influence is for good with the people among whom he labors. We need to have such men remain with us. Newnan Lodge No 102 I. O. O. F. elected the following officers last Friday night for the ensuing six months: W. A. Mitchell, N. <»; R. F. Milner, V. G.; W.E. Avery, sec.; .want nay money.” J. T. Carpenter, Treasurer.^ C. P. Edinundson, Per. Sec. The in-' -tallatioii ceremonies will take! place next Friday night. Mr. J. G. J Shannon was .elected one of the £ trustees for a term of three years, j After three days of intense suffer ing with congestion of the bowels, tience, he rattled on the showcase i the death angel put an end to it all a.nd called out, “See here, mister, I j as the shades of Saturday night fell AX APPEAL FOB ISM. OVEILH8 CONFEDERATE MOXU ME\T TUESDAY DEC. 29TH, II O’CLOCK A. M. PROGRAMME. Music. Kehr’s Band. Prayt.r. Uveiling the Monument. Music. We ask our friends to inaugurate the new year by paying In advance for the Herald and asking their 1 neighbors to t ke it. While we , < have a large list for a county paper, | it is not anything like what would 7 be if every family were enjoying . | its weekly visits. The cost of a j newspaper is so little tha*- nobody •votild miss the amount and the ad vantage of such a visitor is not to , be calculated in dollars and cents. | Look to your dates and if not al- | ready ahead, be kind enough to Introducing Col. Thos. Hardeman have the figures moved up without We have had a delightful open Christmas as regards weather.; There was not the usual amount of $ by Hon. Hugh Buchanair. Oration.—Col. Thos. Hardeuian,' Macon, Ga. Music. DeliveringJMonumentfio City.—Maj i Geo. Jones. Monument.—By Mayor W. 1J. Berry. delay. OUR GREAT OFFER SPLENDID PREMIUMS * WITH THE NEWM HERALD. Wt* take pleasure in annouiieiiej: that we have roni|»lKC*l arrangement* with THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, I to otter that mo?t excellent amljwpiihir \v»eki\*. i s. el with Tiik Hkhvu*. f*»r tii ve aroonahlcd \ V* IJ lif.irH. r. n rni o* I - low |>vi- pr«mptwl hv a‘lesire to «!«» all v e pjiii lor our « .n of ;fiiriunitv.Kifch as rarely present.* itself i-:*st rn nti^r mutter for veiy little money HKAH THE FIOUUR: Tilt* li-Tiri - in the ti -g enhiniii lflve the regular jciee- of the public mis i amed In tlie-eeomt column i- given ill** pri*-e at which we will rnniish the*'* e'tiMietl with the HKlt.M.I*. Ami the regultirmtbseriptinn price of thi- piper 41.50 to llie price of the other papers aim compare the total ti ns .'•in t.n* pr.ces we offer the * lire* mthliralious.lhr. —’ w- .at a rca'lv rcinarkalce ofler this i-: •lr.Hine'1 ml von will realize more fallv Tic- Hera lit ami aii tint tUmveti* one a*ltln*-s for $7.14), regular price 411.80 The Week I v Krec Press" is-o well known that it needs no introduct on- H ,r.,es without having that 77c* h'rrr J’rrss is the most widely circulated and popu lar family newspaper in America. It is a cyclopedia of original, pnre and spicy literature, and should find a plat-cat every fireside. >;.! t 'ountry Home.” is a largelv ii tislrulcd agricultural monthly, nat'oiia! m racer, an (edited hv practical "farmers. Original, enterprising and trustwor thy, it is tin'll st of its class slid stands very high in the estimation of farmers and those *otcr*-u*il in agricultural pursuits. It lias a very large circulation. Good Cheer” is all that its name implies,—a chearfol home pa|>er, full of good things, and the especial delight of the ladies. Each number contains from til to six choice storii s, poeti v. instructions ill needlework, hints on fashions, scien tific and historical aitides. icdpos, and a grest variety of miscellany. It is origi nal, pure and sparkling; m short, a very desirable Tamil t paper. “Wide A wake” ig too well known to require comment. Ibis uecxoelled as a young people's magazine, ano >>v many considered superior to “St. Nicholas.” Its Illustrations are worksoi art and are alone worth more than the subscri| tion price, which ist-T.00 per vear. “The Cottage Hearth” is « cl arming family magazine, beautifully illustrated, devoted to choice literature, fashions, music, eh*. It is a great favorite. The Fret* Press KconQmv Cook Book and Manual of Housekeeping is a new- work that has been compile I and published with a view to meet the demand for a cheap, and at the s tins tint * reliable amt exhaustive family cook book. It is a large book of too pages, profusely illustrated, and is tbe equal of any cook book published. The first edition w ill lie placet! on sale about Dec. 10. Retail price,41.50. The Free Press Lucies’ Guide to Fancy Work is an admirable work of 51 pages and 500 illustrations. Complete directions for all kinds of fanny work, knitting, crocheting, embroidery, needlework, painting, etc., given. Every lady should have one. The Free Press Atlas of the World contains a vast amount of information, con veniently arranged for reference, and one hundred and thirteen colored maps and diagrams. It is a marvel of condensation, a veritable cyclopedia of useful knowl- e< The Napkin Rings are handstflne and attractive. They will be sure to please. This proposition applies to all old snbseritiers wlio pa\ up to date. We trust our readers will show their appreciation of this wonderful offer by has tening to take ad autnge of it without delay. JEgr-RiUNo it'.to thf Atxuntion ok Yoirn Fkiksds. All-subscription* must be sent to this office. Adtlress A. II. OATES, Newnan, Gs. PKATIt OF Jilts. *11,1,1 AXX. College Temple! NEWNAN, GA. After nearly four weeks <*f suffer ing, Mrs. Ida Duncan Milli m-, wift of Mr. A. C. Millians, departed thi- life 'I Intraday niornintr, Dec. 24. in the 31st vear »f her age. Tbe de ceased was a daughter of Mr. aim VYYTV ANNJ1AI QCQQIftM Mrs. M. F. Duncan and is the first AAAI T iUlllUAll OfiUOlUJl to die in a family of five daughters —OPENS— and one son. Mrs. Millians had been for many years a member of the Baptist church and in her last illness bore testimony to the consistent Chris- i, ii A thorough, practical institu- P. KELLOGG, A. M., President and Proprietor. ILLS tian life she had lived and a faith tion for girls and young ladies de which hail clun ;close to the Cross, sirons of becoming useful as well Christmas was indeed a sad day as ornamental member,of society, for the three motherless little chil- J Music Department under charge dren, the- bereaved husband and the of Prof. C. H. Kehr. stricken relatives. At ten o’clock j Art Studio under charge of Miss that morning the house was throng- J. B. Hampton, ed by sorrowing friends to hear the j .Thankful for past patronage we solemn and impressive words of f solicit a continuance of the same the pastor, Rev. Dr. Hall. And with many additions. g^For when at the grave and the body was 1 catalogues apply to lowered to its last resting place,! there were few dry eyes or still j. hearts among all those who listened j 1885 1886. to the agonized children calling to . .. • -- tbeir mama. God pity the dear ores and throw around them His everlasting arms. I. N.ORR&CO. We have selected for our Fall Trade a Large & Elegant Stock of DRY GOODS, CLOTHING, BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, CAPS and ev erything usually kept in a GENERAL MERCHANDISE Store,’which can Im? bought as low as inv market in the State. Oil STOCK OF GROCERIES is complete in every particnlrr. We also LUTHERSVILLE, GEORGIA John E. Pendergrast, Principal. SPRING TERM Opens January 0, 1886. Tuition per Month 41-68 to 44.00 Board per Mouth 48.00 to 410.00 Board per Month from-Mon- day to Friday 45.00 One bnndred and nine pupils enrolled during 1885. jSTSend for catalogue. nov. 17-l.yr BUGGIES & VAGONS vowkll—xiaaoJK. Receiving M.irriid, Wednesday evening, | Dec. 25th, at the residence of the | hride’s mother. Mrs. Ransom, Mr. J. S. Powell and Miss TonjmieNin - | toons, Jtev. Dj-.jJas Stacy officiating- A large company of relatives and j friends were present upon the 1 auspicious occasion. An elegant money spent for presents and other i ' wf ‘‘ vl -- vear ' ol ‘ 1 . flon of I - nfl ‘^untifu 1 supper had been «..-™ kV. il».K.kiv .1. tu'! Plenty Stac - V ( co 5 was jumpmir on prepared and was ! upon the earth. Only five summers j had tinged with radiant glow her I sunny hair, yet the sprightliness and development of her mind were far beyond her tender years. A j>et and iavorite. of the neighborhood, cs well a* of the family, dear, sweet little Nono will be sadly missed by us ail. As the slanting rays of the sun were low in the west, on the calm and peaceful Sabbath day, we bore to the tomb all that was mortal, fol lowed by a long procession of sym pathizing friends. How sad the hour; and yet as we stood over the open grave and listened to the min isters’ words we realized t hat it was | not all sadness. It is worth some-1 thing to have a babe in heaven. To ! escape the thousand ills of life and j rest so early in the bosom of the ITHE SPRING TERM WALKEE HIGH SCHOOL 1886. The .Spring Sessien opens on krep the CELEBRATED STVDEUA- t],e 2nd Tuesday in January. Boys prepared for any class in College., Girlsjp repared for Senior half-advanced, or for ’graduation. . Boarding pupils study at night under which are known by all to be the BEST t | 1(J Hu pervision of the Principal, and most DURABLE BUGGIES and WAGONS in the Market. Our stock of SADDLES AND HARNESS is complete and we will sell as low as I. N. ORR .V CO., Xewnan, (in. 10-13 Daniel Walker, Principal. the lowest. ser>j2» lv. LOST A FOOT. things, but that is probably all the better, as the tendency to extrav gance-needs to be-cheeked. roatiy enjoyed , a J and off the Griflin train Saturday, i by the guests^ The bridal presents COLLEGE TEMPLE Joyfully presents its annual greet ing to Patrons and Friends. Increased usefulness and prosper ity during the past year, iead us to look forward confidently to the fu ture. Witn your smiles tbe tide of success will bear us to the h%ven of our desires. To all we wish a Mer ry Christmas, and a Happy New Yenr; 41-1 Mr. J. R. Sims, who live* in snburbs of Newnan, was dangerous-1 ly ill one night last week, but was much better next day. Messrs. Jodie Varne, of Barttfw, and Cline Varne, of Ft Meade, Fla^ are here for the purpose of enter ing Newnan Male Seminary. Rev. Eiim Culpepper was in our city yesterday trying to "rent a resi dence for his family. We wonld be glad to have them become citi- nna of Newnan. Open every night, and alway glad to *how our goods, i 10 W. E. Avery. Jeweler. At the Odd Fellows meeting Fri- when he fell and lhe cars ran over land crushed his left foot. Drs. II. i M. Smith and T.- J. Jones, who were called in, performed*un ampu- I tstion at the aukie joint. -This should be a warning to the ! host of boys who think it very- day night resolutions were adopted, j smart to gtea ,. rMe on the oars> or , x thanking Mr. B. T. Thompson for the use of a room for the Rebecca jump on and off for amusement. banquet; also, to the ladies for their kindly assistance in preparing for j that occasion. FOR BENT. A plantation four miles from, Newnan, four moles and farming | tools complete. Apply to L R. Bay- I were rich anil numerous. An entertainment was given Thursday evening by Hon and Mrs J. W. Powell, parents of the groom, and all went merry as a marriage bell. , " The bride is daughter of Mr. A. Nimmons deceased, and is one of the most beautiful and intelligent young ladies of our city. | The groom is a yonng lawyer of ex- T. E. FEU. A CO. will move Jan. 1st to the store late- • cellent prospects and worthy of the ly occnpied by W. B. Orr & Co. Greenville St. - 11-1 Messrs. W. Y. Atkinson, Kmmett Merrill and J. B. Strong left this' morning to dine with the Atlanta Comtitution. fairest and best. Like a sensible couple, they will soon set up an establishment to themselves and . make their own hash, independent of boarding houses. We congratulate. MALE SEMINARY! NEWNAN, GEORGIA. loving Father is a consummation devoutly to be wished in the midst of a sin-cursed world. The burial services were conduct ed at the cemetery by Rev. T. N. Rhodes, of Fairburn. A tew touch ing remarks in conclusion by Mr. A. D. Freeman, met a warm re sponse in every heart. Five years ago I)r. and Mrs. J. II.! Hall were called upon to give: up their fir.-t-horn in the strength J and pride of young-manhood; now : they lay upon the aitar their last j born in the rich budding of child ! hood. “The Lord gave, and the! Lord hath taken away; blessed tie I the name of the Lord.” BEGINS MOTHERS’ FRIEND! Applied according to direction 2 or 3 months before confinement, its effect is wonderfully iieneticial and gratifying. The delicate organs and parts directly involvod are relaxed and soften and lose their rigidity without imparting their power, while its lubricating qualities set like a charm, thus assuring a quick and almost painless delivery without physi cal exhaustion. Its use diminishes suf fering beyond expression, and death agonies of many honrs duration are en tirely avoided- I3f"lt not only shorten* the times of labor and lessens the intensity of pain, : but, better than all, jt greatly diminish- | es tbe danger to life of both mother -and child, and leaves the mother in a condi- OSK lirNDRED Addre ISO FORTY-OXE. tlio Principal i**r catalogue. L. >108ES, I’riticipsd. A. WILLCOXON.' Assist- MKS. C. I.. MOSES.i ant.-. NiioNxipm Mrs. M. J. Nimmons will resume her. school on the 2nd Monday in January 1886. Patronage earnestly solicited. KATES OF Tcmox AS FOLLOWS. Primary Class .. *1 per month Preparatory Class 2.00 “ “ Advanced Class-.: 2.50 “ “ Benefit of the Public Lund any time during the 1st term. lj Mu January 11,1886. • s i tfwial inducement* oflenul Ut pupils dion highly favorable to speedy recovery* desiring Heard. r and far lews liable to flooding, convul- sioi s, and other alarming symptoms in- Xumber of pupils during the year 188.* \ cident to lingering and painful labor. ' It Is trulj wonderful efficacy in this res pect entitles Mothers Friend to Ire rank- ed sih one of the life-s ving appliances given to the world liy the discoveries of science. THIS TRULY fJRKAT PREPARA TION, while really such an inestimable boon to child-bejirfntr women, is one in regard to which, in due deference to female inod- e*ty,certi!i<*»tes cannot be published; for a* was remarked by a d»sting»»»bed iiieinl>er ( ;J#c legal profession In Atjsc- ta. when purchasing* bottle of. it t **lls *uj erior merits can only !>e made known by word of mouth/’ I.adics Interested in the above, by ad~ dressing the Braukield R*otTLSTOg Co. Atlanta, 6a. Can have a Book maifoi the free ef cost, containing foil particu lars. . LUMBER. • 1 have a large lot of lumber for sale. Different qualities & prices, but prices all low . Dee. 8, 1885. W. B. Berry. 8-41. - § - at. hor.i* triOiofit sals. MW Alexander House. BY MRS. G. M. HANVEY, Agt. * Opposite Moore and Marah, \ Atlanta, Ga. First class Tsbls and Good Rooms. Price of Board Moderate. I
